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    Community Paramedic - Weymouth, United States - South Shore Health

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    Job Description Summary

    Provides primary care and/or advanced life support, including medical evaluation, treatment and stabilization of the critically ill and injured with the goal of reducing morbidity.

    Supports existing health services; provides integrated health services in partnership with other health professionals; extends access to health services delivery in underserved and general populations, including primary care, public health, disease management, prevention and wellness, mental health, and dental health; and performs other duties as required.

    The position is located in the South Shore Hospital Emergency Medical Service (EMS) department.


    Job Description

    1. Performs all Primary Job Responsibilities listed for Paramedic.

    2. Examines, screens, treats and coordinates health services for patients.

    3. Conducts post-hospital release follow-up care including, but not limited to, monitoring medication, dressing changes, and checking vital signs.

    4. Observes, records, and reports to physician, patient's conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.

    5.

    Conducts patient education, including diabetes prevention/treatment, hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), falls assessment, injury evaluation, geriatric frailty visits, and nutrition.

    6. Administers patient care consistent with department protocols and physician orders.

    7. Coordinates appointments and follow-up with physicians and hospitals.

    8. Develops and completes appropriate reports and templates for the Community Paramedic Program.

    9. Attends meetings as requested and available.

    10. Cleans and maintains (minor maintenance) vehicles.

    a. Maintains records of vehicles, supplies, training and daily work.

    Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities
    Moderate word processing, database, presentation and spreadsheet skills required.
    Basic email and internet skills required. Ability to learn specific job related software applications.
    Must maintain a high degree of academic and practical knowledge in emergency paramedicine, and must attend sufficient continuing education classes, courses and seminars both on and off duty to maintain annual paramedic certification, as required by the State of Massachusetts

    LANGUAGE SKILLS

    Ability to effectively speak and present information before groups of customers, employees, and/or boards of directors of the organization.

    Ability to read and interpret a variety of documents and instructions such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

    Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to read and interpret documents such as protocols, physician orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions procedure manuals;


    REASONING ABILITY
    Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

    Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

    Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draws valid conclusions. Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables in problem solving. Ability to prioritize tasks and deadlines and apply critical thinking skills to address conflicting priorities. Ability to interpret electrocardiogram (EKG) charts. Ability to practice sound decision-making skills


    INTERPERSONAL
    Demonstrates effective leadership, human resource development, customer service, and project management skills.

    Demonstrates ability to assume responsibility without direct supervision, exercise initiative and judgment, and make decisions within the scope of assigned authority.

    Demonstrate ability to communicate and work effectively with others and to maintain confidentiality.

    Minimum Education - Preferred
    Successful completion of the Community Paramedic class and clinical portion.
    Minimum Work Experience
    At least two years' EMS experience preferred.
    Verification of an acceptable motor vehicle driving record, at time of hire, with annual verification required thereafter.

    Required Licenses / Registrations - Requirement to practice a profession. Licenses are granted by a licensing board in accordance with state law. Example - Registered Nurse (RN)
    ACLS - EMS
    BLS - EMS
    VDL - Valid Drivers License

    Preferred (not required) Licenses / Registrations
    MA DRIVERS - Massachusetts Drivers License

    Required Certifications - Certifies a specific competency or recognition in a professional achievement.
    Example - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
    EMT- P - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

    Preferred (not required) Certifications


    Required Classes/Skills - (Required as of 04/01/2009*) Validates attendance in a class which focuses on a particular skill or training.

    Example - Emergency Response Training (ERT)

    • Employees new to a position have 6 months to attain these Required Classes/Skills
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    Preferred (not required) Classes/Skills
    PALS preferred. Successful completion of the MIH Curriculum (300 hours) set by the MIH Medical Director within 6 months of hire.

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